Lot 880
Nice Pictorial and Hieroglyphic Fragment in Linen, from a Mummy Wrapping. Egypt, Late Period, c. 650-400 BC. The rectangular fragment with seven lines of hieroglyphs written in ink -- the hand quite neat and well practiced. These are part of the prayers and instructions for transporting the deceased into the afterworld. To the right, a very facile drawing of Ra or Horus seated in the solar barque. Textile laid down on board; some lacunae and bit of staining, but overall a very good sample, and very hard to get these days. Size: 4-1/4" x 8-1/2". Along with this, other samples of ancient writing. An L-shaped piece of Egyptian papyrus with seven lines of Demotic script on one side. Rare! Size: 2-1/4" x 2". Also a little section of a Coptic figural cloth border -- with what appears to be two dancing maenads. Another item is a small square of Greek-inscribed papyrus, Byzantine, c. 8th century AD. Appears to be from a ledger book, and employing numerous abbreviations. Size: 3-1/2" x 2-1/2". Lastly, a narrow rectangular palm leaf "page," southern India, c. 18th century, with numerous lines of Dravidian (Tamil) religious text on both sides. Size: 1-3/4" x 9-1/4". Inspection suggested, but overall a very good sample of ancient writings. Lot of 5 items.
Estimated Value $850 - 1,650.
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